Here's all LA Times Crossword answers for 16 April 2024, Tuesday. Find all answers and solutions here.
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Clues and answers
Clues followed by answers and an explanation underneath.
Acorn dropper : OAK
The acorn is dropped by an oak tree, so the answer is "OAK."
Actress Neuwirth : BEBE
Bebe Neuwirth is a well-known actress who has appeared in various TV shows and movies, making her a common crossword answer for the clue "Actress Neuwirth."
Amazon smart speakers : ECHOS
The answer "ECHOS" fits the clue "Amazon smart speakers" because Amazon's line of smart speakers is called "Echo," and "ECHOS" is the plural form of "Echo."
Audit firm pro : CPA
The answer "CPA" fits the clue "Audit firm pro" because CPA stands for Certified Public Accountant, a professional who is qualified to perform audits and provide accounting services.
Back of the neck : NAPE
The back of the neck is commonly referred to as the "nape" because it specifically refers to the area at the back of the human neck.
Back of the neck : NAPE
"Nape" refers to the back of the neck, making it the correct answer to the clue.
Bedframe board : SLAT
A slat is a thin, narrow piece of wood that is often used to support a mattress on a bedframe.
Bike wheel parts : SPOKES
Spokes are the rods connecting the rim of a bike wheel to the hub, providing support and strength to the wheel structure.
British lav : LOO
"LOO" is a British slang term for a lavatory or bathroom. It is commonly used in the UK to refer to a restroom, making it the correct answer for the clue "British lav."
Brother’s daughter : NIECE
"NIECE" is the daughter of one's brother, making her the niece.
Capital of Senegal : DAKAR
The capital city of Senegal is Dakar.
Casual affirmative : YEP
"YEP" is a casual way of saying "yes," making it a fitting answer for the clue "Casual affirmative."
Certain Honshu resident : OSAKAN
"Osakan" refers to a person from Osaka, a city in Honshu, Japan. The clue is asking for a resident of a specific region, and "Osakan" fits the description for someone from Honshu.
Cheese gadgets : GRATERS
The answer "GRATERS" fits the clue "Cheese gadgets" because graters are kitchen tools specifically designed for grating cheese. They are commonly used to turn blocks of cheese into shredded or grated pieces.
Choose selectively : CHERRY-PICK
The term "cherry-pick" means to select only the best or most desirable items from a group of options. In this case, "choose selectively" is a clue that suggests picking out the best or most favorable choices, making "CHERRY-PICK" the correct answer.
Clan that feuded with the Hatfields : MCCOYS
The Hatfields and McCoys were two famous feuding families in American history. The McCoys were the clan that feuded with the Hatfields, making "McCoys" the correct answer.
Colorado ski locale : ASPEN
The answer "ASPEN" fits the clue "Colorado ski locale" because Aspen is a well-known ski resort town located in Colorado, popular for its world-class skiing and snowboarding facilities.
Dance for seniors : PROM
The word "PROM" refers to a formal dance typically held for high school students, but it can also be enjoyed by seniors or older individuals. So, "Dance for seniors" can be accurately clued as "PROM."
Devoutness : PIETY
The answer "PIETY" fits the clue "Devoutness" because piety means a deep devotion and reverence for a higher power or religious beliefs.
Dove calls : COOS
The word "COOS" is commonly associated with the sound that doves make, so it is the right answer to the clue "Dove calls."
E __ elephant : AS IN
The answer "AS IN" completes the phrase "E AS IN elephant," where the letter "E" is pronounced as it is in the word "elephant."
Egyptian soccer superstar Mohamed : SALAH
The answer is "SALAH" because Mohamed Salah is a well-known Egyptian soccer superstar who currently plays for Liverpool in the English Premier League.
Fifth Avenue retailer : SAKS
The answer "SAKS" fits the clue "Fifth Avenue retailer" because Saks Fifth Avenue is a well-known luxury department store located on Fifth Avenue in New York City.
Fire place? : PIT
The answer "PIT" is the right solution because a fire pit is a type of outdoor fireplace often used for gathering around an open fire.
Flake (on) : BAIL
"BAIL" is the right answer because when someone "flakes on" a commitment or plan, they are essentially bailing or backing out of it.
Frost over : ICE UP
"Ice up" is a phrasal verb meaning to become covered or coated with ice. In the context of the clue "Frost over," "ice up" is a fitting answer as it describes the process of a surface being covered with frost.
Furniture stores that sell meatballs : IKEAS
The answer is "IKEAS" because IKEA is a furniture store known for selling Swedish meatballs in their cafeterias.
Game timer that may implement the Fischer method : CHESS CLOCK
The Fischer method is a time control system in chess, and a chess clock is a game timer used in chess matches. So, "CHESS CLOCK" fits the clue "Game timer that may implement the Fischer method."
German pronoun : ICH
"Ich" is the German word for "I" and is a commonly used pronoun in the German language. Therefore, "ICH" is the right solution for the crossword clue "German pronoun".
German pronoun : ICH
"Ich" is the German pronoun that translates to "I" in English. It is the first-person singular pronoun in German.
Get up : RISE
The answer to "Get up" is "ARISE" because it means to physically or figuratively stand up or awaken from sleep.
Get up : RISE
"RISE" is the right solution because the word "get up" is a synonym for "rise," meaning to move from a lower to a higher position or to get out of bed in the morning.
Glaswegian, e.g. : SCOT
"SCOT" is the right answer because a Glaswegian is someone from Glasgow, which is a city in Scotland. A person from Scotland is called a Scot.
Got down to propose : KNELT
"Got down" can mean to kneel, and "to propose" can mean to ask for someone's hand in marriage, which is often done on one knee. Therefore, the answer is "KNELT."
Has finished making payments on : OWNS
The answer "OWNS" fits the clue because when you have finished making payments on something, you now own it.
Hostess __ Balls : SNO
The answer "SNO" fits the clue because Hostess Sno Balls are a popular brand of snack cakes, making it a relevant and accurate answer.
Hotmail alternative : AOL
The clue "Hotmail alternative" is asking for another popular email service from the past. AOL was a major competitor to Hotmail in the early days of the internet, making it the correct answer.
Ire : WRATH
"Ire" is a synonym for anger or rage, and "wrath" is a synonym for both of those words. Therefore, "wrath" is the correct answer to the clue "Ire."
Ire : WRATH
The word "ire" is a synonym for anger or wrath, making "WRATH" the correct answer.
Ire : WRATH
The answer "CHOLER" means anger or ire in old English, making it a suitable synonym for "Ire" in this crossword clue.
Large deer in the Rockies : ELK
Elk are large deer commonly found in the Rockies, making "ELK" the right answer to the clue.
Like someone who takes the initiative : PROACTIVE
"Proactive" means taking action before a situation requires it, which is characteristic of someone who takes the initiative.
Like the deities Odin and Freya : NORSE
"NORSE" is the right solution because Odin and Freya are both deities from Norse mythology, so the answer is describing the specific mythological background they belong to.
Little needles in some medical tests : LANCETS
LANCETS are small, pointed instruments used to prick the skin for blood testing in medical procedures. The clue "Little needles in some medical tests" is a direct reference to lancets, making it the correct answer.
Log home : CABIN
"CABIN" is the right solution because a cabin is a type of small, simple log home typically found in rural or wilderness settings.
Made fun of : JAPED
Main artery : AORTA
The main artery in the human body is the aorta, making "AORTA" the correct answer to the clue "Main artery."
Makeup slip-up : SMEAR
The answer "SMEAR" fits the clue "Makeup slip-up" because a smear is a mistake or mishap in applying makeup, resulting in a messy or uneven application.
Neopagan religion : WICCA
Wicca is a modern pagan religion that involves the worship of nature and various deities. It is one of the most well-known neopagan religions, making it the correct answer to the clue "Neopagan religion."
NYC cultural institution redesigned by architect Yoshio Taniguchi : MOMA
The answer is "MOMA" because the NYC cultural institution redesigned by architect Yoshio Taniguchi is the Museum of Modern Art, commonly known as MOMA.
Oscar winner Firth : COLIN
COLIN is the right answer because Colin Firth is a British actor who won an Oscar for Best Actor for his role in the movie "The King's Speech."
Professional org. : ASSOC
The abbreviation "ASSOC" is short for "association," which is a common term for a professional organization.
Prominent feature of a mountain goat : HORNS
The answer "HORNS" is correct because mountain goats are known for their distinctive curved horns, which are a prominent feature on their heads.
Religious leader in many a Chaim Potok novel : RABBI
The answer is "RABBI" because a rabbi is a religious leader in Judaism, which is a central theme in many of Chaim Potok's novels.
Retro tint for photos : SEPIA
"SEPIA" is the right answer because it is a retro tint commonly used in old photographs to give them a warm, brownish tone.
Right over the plate, as a pitch : IN THERE
The phrase "in there" is often used in baseball to describe a pitch that is right over the plate and in the strike zone.
River mammal : OTTER
An otter is a mammal commonly found in rivers, making it the correct answer for the clue "River mammal."
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band with the hit “The Flame” : CHEAP TRICK
"CHEAP TRICK" is the right solution because they are a band that is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and they are known for their hit song "The Flame."
Rug cleaner, for short : VAC
"Rug cleaner, for short" is a clue looking for a short form or abbreviation. "VAC" is short for "vacuum," which is commonly used to clean rugs.
Sci-fi extras : ETS
"ETS" is the abbreviation for extraterrestrials, which are commonly featured as sci-fi extras in movies and TV shows.
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Shed tears : WEEP
"Weep" is the right solution because it is a synonym for shedding tears. When someone weeps, they are crying or shedding tears.
Silverado, for one : CHEVY TRUCK
The answer "CHEVY TRUCK" fits the clue "Silverado, for one" because Silverado is a popular model of truck made by Chevrolet, often referred to as a Chevy truck.
Still in contention : ALIVE
"Alive" is the right answer because when something is "still in contention," it means it is still in the running or still has a chance to win or succeed, just like how something that is alive is still existing and not dead.
The “N” of USNA : NAVAL
The "N" in USNA stands for Naval, making the answer "NAVAL" the correct solution.
Tire changer’s need : JACK
The answer "JACK" is the right solution because a tire changer typically uses a car jack to lift the vehicle in order to change a tire.
Watery expanses : SEAS
"SEAS" are large bodies of saltwater that cover much of the Earth's surface, making them watery expanses.
Weight adjustment button on a deli scale : TARE
"TARE" is the right solution because it refers to the function on a deli scale that allows you to reset the scale to zero after placing a container on it. This ensures that only the weight of the contents is measured, not the weight of the container.
With 41- and 45-, go Dutch, or what the answers to the starred clues do? : SPLIT …
The answers to the starred clues are phrases that can be split into two separate words. This is why the answer to the clue is "SPLIT," as in splitting the phrases into two words.
Wound memento : SCAR
The answer "SCAR" fits the clue "Wound memento" because a scar is a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed.
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“Cleared for takeoff!” : IT’S A GO!
The phrase "It's a go!" is commonly used to indicate clearance for takeoff, making it the correct answer to the clue.
“Look, fireworks!” : OOH!
The answer "OOH!" is a common expression used to show excitement or amazement, which fits the clue "Look, fireworks!" as fireworks often elicit this reaction.
“No __, no fuss!” : MUSS
The word "muss" means to make untidy or mess up, so the phrase "No muss, no fuss!" means no mess or no trouble.
“The Simpsons” tavern owner : MOE
Moe is the name of the tavern owner in the TV show "The Simpsons."
“You shouldn’t have to do it all alone” : LET ME HELP
The answer "LET ME HELP" fits the clue "You shouldn't have to do it all alone" because it is a common phrase used when offering assistance to someone in need.
“__ it obvious?” : ISN’T Down 1 Related to the eye
The word "Related to the eye" can be described as "ocular," and when you take out the letters "IS" from "ISN'T," you are left with "N'T," which is a common abbreviation for "not."